June 20, 2012 TSP’s responsible for damages incurred during moving Planning and organization can guard against household moving problems.Plan early for moving to get an idea of what items to take with and which items to be shipped. Separate these items in another room and let the Transportation Service Providers know these items do not need to be shipped. The TSP
June 20, 2012 Exercise will test response to ‘active shooter’ The 375th Air Mobility Wing will participate in an active shooter response exercise June 28 at Scott Air Force Base.According to the Department of Homeland Security, "An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most
June 20, 2012 Colonel receives Airman's Medal for act of heroism Lt. Col. Doug Edwards, 906th Air Refueling Squadron commander, had no idea he was on a course with destiny when he and his family began their 2009 trip from Joint Base Lewis-McChord Wash., to his new duty station here. He and his wife, Joy, along with their three children, traveled separately in two
June 18, 2012 Moving Memorial Honors Fallen Heroes Thousands of Team Scott families participated in the base-wide picnic June 15 and tucked away in a quiet corner of Warrior Park--among the many activities and displays--was a restored 1951 Chevy 3100 truck. But this wasn't just any truck. What set this vehicle apart from the other "cool rides" on
June 13, 2012 Scott’s weather squadron will see influx of new Airmen The 15th Operational Weather Squadron at Scott Air Force Base will be receiving six to seven new Airmen every month due to the closure of the only two overseas regional weather forecast training hubs.After graduating an eight-month technical school at Kessler Air Force Base, Miss., Airmen have to
June 13, 2012 Scott AFB celebrates 95 years Scott Air Force Base celebrates its 95th anniversary today, and to help celebrate, its hosting a picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the ALS Pavilion Area, now renamed "Warrior Park." All Scott AFB personnel and their families can enjoy free food, soft drinks, entertainment and family games. There
June 13, 2012 Scott organizations start Special Olympics program The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Exceptional Family Member Program have created a Special Olympics program to give children with special needs a chance to excel in activities limited by their abilities.The ongoing program gives children with special needs an opportunity to compete against
June 6, 2012 Air Force updates traffic citation points system The Department of Defense and the Air Force recently updated the points system on traffic citations for military installations including Scott Air Force Base."The new regulations give a point value to violations that previously didn't have points," said Scott Beckmann, 375th Security Forces Squadron
June 6, 2012 Annual Salute to Scott event is Saturday in O’Fallon The City of O'Fallon, the Village of Shiloh, and the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee will host the 18th Annual Salute to Scott AFB from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the O'Fallon Community Park located at 308 E. Fifth St.The goal of this event is to show appreciation